What is the future for general aviation in Europe, if it is not as a viable means of transport will it always be something we do just for the hell of it to get "kicks"?
GA is a very wide range. The world aerobatic champion would say aeros, the businessman transport, I am an enthusiast and enjoy long distance VFR touring and visiting obscure locations / islands. To do serious transport you need big money and an IR, that is a very small % of GA.
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